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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1915
Page
11
London April 7 The British army has adopted a periscope style firing technique once ridiculed in the Spanish American wars. Instructors at training camps teach holding the rifle at arm's length in the air with the sight and eye arranged for improved accuracy. Both sides pour heavy fire into trenches and many casualties occur from head injuries.
The Haskin letter discusses seasonal harvest labor across states between Texas and Canada. It explains federal efforts under Secretary Wilson to supply harvest hands from outside the grain belts, the use of postmaster placards, and the idea of vacation clubs enabling workers to move between farms, mines, and mills for short bursts of work. It notes railroad rate obstacles and potential new legislation, and highlights the social and educational benefits of such seasonal labor programs for teachers and students.
Three contiguous lots in Clarksburg near the Holden house fronting 100 feet and extending 400 feet deep are offered at 750 dollars each. Purchase terms call for half cash with the balance due in one and two years.
Vacant lot No. 50 at the corner of Seventh and Wilson Streets in Colonial Heights measures 40 by 145 feet. Asking price is 1500 dollars with half cash, balance in one year at 6 percent interest. Described as one of the best pieces in Colonial Heights.
Haymond Heights vacant lot No 272 priced at 200 dollars. Industrial Addition on Railroad Street offers four vacant lots Nos 418 to 416 inclusive at 1250 dollars each, each 30 by 140 feet. South Chestnut Street property described with terms available. Stealey Addition lots and a six room two story dwelling on Davis Street priced at 2750 dollars. Industrial Addition Broadway vacant lot 493 at 650 dollars. Planing and grist mill property with half an acre offered at 3000 dollars, trade possible for property or automobile. Dandy lot on Stealey Avenue near North Street in Stealey Addition.
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